Area congregations schedule special services and events

POTTSTOWN — Rev. Dot Shelby, chaplain at Phoebe Wyncote will lead the worship on Sunday at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St.

Church volunteers will be serving the community meal at First Presbyterian Church at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

St. Luke’s Lutheran

OBELISK — The Praise Service will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday in Fellowship Hall at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, led by the band Messenger.

Christ Lutheran

BARTO — Sunday will be the final Sunday School until September 8 at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road.

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Sunday will also be the kickoff of the church’s Stewardship program: “Tithing: A Leap of Faith!”

Good Shepherd UCC

BOYERTOWN — The Fathers in the congregation will be honored on Father’s Day at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., by making a contribution to Relay for Life.

The Apple Festival committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Huff’s Union

HEREFORD — A picnic will be held at Huff’s Union Church today. Food and baked goods will be available after 4 p.m., rain or shine. Entertainment by Midnight Special will be from 5 to 8 p.m. weather permitting.

Shepherd of the Hills

BECHTELSVILLE — The annual car show will be held at noon on Sunday on the church grounds at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road.

Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 to 11:45 a.m. from June 17 through 21. This year’s theme is SonWest Roundup.

St. John’s UCC

POTTSTOWN — Father’s Day will be celebrated at the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11 S. Price St. In the absence of Reverend Karen Nuscher-Creasy who will be on vacation, Matt Moyer will be speaking. The youth of the church will also be participating in the service and providing special music.

First Baptist

POTTSTOWN — During the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service, John and Kristin Jolley will be welcomed into membership at First Baptist Church, King and Charlotte streets. John was baptized at Towpath Park two weeks ago, and Kristin is joining by Christian Experience. There will also be a commissioning of the Vacation Bible School Staff during the worship service.

Vacation Bible School will be held from Monday through Thursday at the church. Each evening there will be a light supper at 6 p.m., followed by classes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme this year is “Dare to Be a Daniel.” The curriculum was written by two of the church members, Jane Gruen and Marian Valerio. Children from both the church and community are welcome.

New Hanover Lutheran

GILBERTSVILLE — Graduation Sunday will be celebrated at the 10:15 a.m. service at New Hanover Lutheran Church, 2941 Lutheran Road, recognizing all those who recently graduated from high school, VoTech or College.

The monthly Rejoicing Spirits worship will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday with Fellowship starting at 2:30 p.m.

Sunday is the last day to sign up for Vacation Bible school which begins June 24 through June 28.

The monthly Women’s Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. on Wednesday at The Woodside Villa Restaurant in Bechtelsville. For reservation contact Jean Boyer.

St. Luke Lutheran

GILBERTSVILLE — A special welcome to Pastor Carl Wenzel as guest pastor at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 35 Wilson Ave., while Pastor Weidner is away on continuing education. Priscilla Landis is welcomed back as guest organist.

The St. Luke Softball Team will play Faith Bible Fellowship of Spring City at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at East Vincent Township Park.

The Senior Breakfast Group will meet at Woodside Villa at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

Mount Carmel UMC

ST. PETERS — A men’s fellowship breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. today at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 2203 Harmonyville Road. The agenda includes a beginning prayer, breakfast, bible trivia, devotional reading and a current topic for discussion. All our welcome. For more information contact Mike at 484-716-1630.

On Sunday at 10 a.m., Brian and Liz Parker from Disciple Makers, an inter-denominational Christian ministry, will share with the church congregation how God is working through them to share Christ with college and university students. Everyone is welcome to hear their story.

There will be a donut and coffee fellowship after the 10 a.m. service. All our welcome.

Bethel AME

POTTSTOWN — The Sons of Allen-Men’s Ministry will gather at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at 11:45 a.m. today and journey to Parkhouse-Providence Pointe Nursing Home.

Men at Church School will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday when the topic will be “Worship with Meaning”.

The church will celebrate “Fathers” at 10:30 a.m. The men will lead in worship and Bethel Men’s Choir will be singing.

Zion’s UCC

POTTSTOWN — Heifer Project Sunday will be celebrated by Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets. Started in 1944 Heifer has helped 13.6 million families in 125 countries (including the United States). Sunday School students have been saving donations since Easter and the final tally will determine how many animals they can purchase. Members of the congregation will contribute during the Sunday worship services.

In celebration of Father’s Day all men will receive rose boutonnieres in church, and between the two services everyone will enjoy a coffee hour provided by the Christian Growth Committee.

East Vincent UCC

SPRINC CITY — A building dedication will be held during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday at East Vincent United Church of Christ, 282 Hill Church Road. The Property and Space Committee will meet after worship.

First UCC

ROYERSFORD — The Men’s Breakfast Club of First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St. will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Bob Evans.

Trinity Reformed UCC

COLLEGEVILLE — Summer Schedule begins with one worship service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 532 E. Main St. New this year is “Children’s Summer Church” each week at 9:30 a.m. for all children ages pre-school through 6th Grade, and will include a Bible Story, crafts, games and refreshments.

Augustus Lutheran

TRAPPE — The congregation of Augustus Lutheran Church, 717 W. Main St., and members of the community will celebrate Old Church Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. The Worship Service will be held in Old Trappe Church, which was built in 1743 by Henry Melchior Muhlenberg and the Trappe congregation. The Reverend Dr. Karl Krueger, Professor of Church History and Librarian at the Lutheran Seminary of Philadelphia, will be the guest preacher and he will speak on the life of Henry Muhlenberg. Throughout the summer, the Sunday worship services will be held in Old Trappe Church at 8 and 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to experience worship in this historic building.

St. James Lutheran

LIMERICK — A “Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast” will be held at the Royersford Applebee’s from 8 to 11 a.m. today. Proceeds benefit the youth group and mission trips.

A special Father’s Day worship and celebration will be held during Sunday services. A time of fellowship with refreshments will be held at 10 a.m. Bikes and other summer toys will be blessed.

The Women of St. James will meet for dinner at Brookside Family Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

Vacation Bible School will be held from June 24 to 28. The morning program is open to 3, 4 and 5-year-olds. The evening program is for students age 4 through 4th grade. Register online at www.stjameslimerick.com.

Brownback’s UCC

SPRING CITY —The Adult Handbell choir will be offering their talents along with the Ladies Choir during the 10 a.m. service on Sunday at Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road. After the children’s message, all children are invited to participate in Summer Sunday Activities in the Parlor.

Vacation Bible School starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday and continues until Thursday. All children through grade 6 are invited to attend.